St. Thomas Athletics

What a busy weekend for St. Thomas athletics with many more busy days ahead. The Tommies suffered their first conference loss in football this past weekend BUT the Tommie men started 1-0 in basketball with a win over North Central. Corbu and Ross review both games. Corbu also caught up with a few members of the Tommie men's basketball team, Rich Byhre and Drake Dobbs. They preview the season ahead...

This week our guest is Noah Friedt, a senior defensive lineman on the football team. We talk about switching from linebacker to defensive line, being a psychology major, and how that helps him work with teammates. We also chat about table tennis, the NCAA College Football 25 video game, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.co...

Sam Ekstrom joins to talk Tommies men's hockey. How is the team feeling as they head into conference play and what are the expectations? Tommies football remains undefeated in Pioneer League play as they prepare for Morehead State this weekend in Kentucky. Corbu also catches up with a few student athletes (Amber Scalia and Jade Hill) from the Tommies women's basketball team ahead of their season o...

This week our guest is Elsie Kmecak, a sophomore on the women’s cross-country and track teams. We talk about falling in love with running, ski racing, and mechanical engineering. We also chat about getting people to pronounce her name correctly, thrifting, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

The St. Thomas Tommies remained undefeated in conference play in football this past weekend with a win over Valparaiso. How are the boys feeling after another win and can they keep it rolling as St. Thomas prepares for a home matchup with San Diego. St. Thomas Tommies Linebacker Nick Flaskamp joins Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes. Plus, a look around campus! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

This week our guest is Ethan Gauer, a defenseman on the men’s hockey team. We talk about overcoming a slow start at St Thomas, blocking shots, and the growth of the program. We also chat about being the last remaining player from year 1 of the D1 re-classification, trying to do ASL in hockey gloves, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at htt...

This week our guest is Rylee Bartz, a sophomore forward on the women’s hockey team. We talk about moving from Fargo to Warroad and into a hockey hotbed. We also chat about being named the national high school girls hockey player of the year, the jump from high school to the WCHA, lake surfing and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://ar...

The St. Thomas Tommies are now 1-0 in conference play after defeating Stetson 34-24. The voice of St. Thomas Athletics Corbu Stathes weighs in on the Tommies win. Corbu joins us from Summit League Media Day where he has access to coaches and players all across the conference. Who is he most excited to hear from and where do the St. Thomas Tommies rank to start the season for both men and women's b...

This week our guest is Mia Morton, a freshman from the women’s golf team. We talk about winning championships, close calls and bouncing back, and competing against future teammates. We also chat about being in a competitive family, being a middle child, who-ville, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

St. Thomas men's and women's hockey begins play this weekend! The women with Post University on Friday and Saturday and the men begin regular season play on Sunday against St. Cloud State. Rico Blasi and Joel Johnson both joined the show to preview their season and discuss their programs. Ross and Corbu also take a look around campus and have some other fun along the way. See Privacy Policy at htt...

This week our guest is Matt Armstrong, a graduate student on the men’s golf team. We talk about needing to win conference to know he was good at golf, his fiery side, and being a team guy in an individual sport. We also chat about loving putting, loving hockey, a run in with some native plants, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

The St. Thomas Tommies fell to 1-3 in football after a tough loss to Lindenwood. Where will St. Thomas go from here? St. Thomas Volleyball has won 8 of their last 9 matches. We are joined by Ella Voegele who talks about the team’s recent success and how it all started. Plus, a look around campus at the week ahead with Ross Brendel and the voice of St. Thomas athletics, Corbu Stathes. See Privacy P...

This week our guest is Sid Kerr, a graduate midfielder on the men’s soccer team. We talk about leaving London to play soccer in the States, and the differences in jargon and slang between the two places. We also chat about if Ted Lasso could happen in real life, the mental game of soccer, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19....

The St. Thomas Tommies are in the win column after beating Black Hills State by a final of 24-14. The Tommies will head to Lindenwood this Saturday looking for win number 2. Ross Brendel and Corbu Stathes break down the Tommies first win and preview the matchup with Lindenwood. Tommies Senior Linebacker, Luke Herzog joins the pod to discuss the season so far including balancing life and athletics...

This week our guest is Lexi Huber, a senior forward/middle on the women’s soccer team. We talk about winning the team music video competition, playing hockey, and why she may…or may not skydive. We also chat about recovering from an ACL injury in 9 months, scoring back to back game winning goals, and  much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https...

The St. Thomas Tommies fell to 0-2 on the football season after falling just short against Northern Iowa this past Saturday. St. Thomas will now host Black Hills State this Saturday. Langston Robinson from the St. Thomas Tommies joined Corbu and Ross to discuss the season so far, this weekend’s game, and his life as a student athlete. Ross and Corbu also look around campus at the week ahead. See P...

This week our guest is Tony Weeks, a senior on the men’s cross country team. We talk about the Griak Invitational, the mental side of running, and why there is no running playlist for him. We also chat about mechanical engineering, learning the guitar, and  much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

What a busy upcoming weekend for the St. Thomas Tommies on campus. Tommies volleyball hosts the Tommie Invitational, men’s and women’s soccer have weekend home matches, and the Tommies host Northern Iowa at 1pm on Saturday in football from O’Shaughnessy Stadium. How will the Tommies rebound after a tough week 1 loss? Ross and Corbu also “volley” it back and forth with Than Pham, head coach for you...

This week our guest is Libby Mattila, a senior outside hitter on the Volleyball team. We talk about how she is inspired by her little sister and how the team and its mindset have grown in the past four years. We also chat about painting nails and why it takes three hours, coaching volleyball, and  much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://a...

This week our guest is Hope Adebayo, a graduate running back on the football team. We talk about being a servant leader, his favorite types of runs, and how his injuries his sophomore year helped him. We also chat about the origin of his name, his faith, his own podcast, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

St. Thomas University has officially entered year four of the Division 1 transition! Join SKOR North’s Ross Brendel and the voice of St. Thomas Athletics, Corbu Stathes. Ross and Corbu are joined by St. Thomas Athletic Director, Phil Esten. The three discuss the year ahead for St. Thomas, the future of college athletics, and look into the future with Lee and Penny Anderson Arena! See Privacy Polic...

This week our guest is Grady Clem, a graduate student high jumper on the track and field team. We talk about transferring to St Thomas, getting the spark back for high jumping, and wanting to learn things on his own. We also chat about Amphiva - a clothing company he started with two friends, picking up golf, and  much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

This week our guest is Matt Rachey, Head Coach for Men’s Golf. We talk about going from pro golfer to golf coach, the grind of the pro circuit, and the importance of being surrounded by greatness. We also talk about mental strategy, he gives us some free golf tips, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-...

This week our guest is middle infielder Sydney Mickett, a senior on the softball team. We talk about going through a coaching change and breaking her hand right before tryouts and the best parts of being in the infield. We also talk about a lack of coordination, we try to come up with a nickname, and much more… Now here’s our conversation with Sydney Mickett on another edition of Tommie Talks See...

This week our guest is CJ Warren, a grad student defensive lineman from the football team. We talk about his last minute switch from St Johns to St Thomas and overcoming three years of injuries to become an all-conference player. We also talk about being the arbitrator for his brothers, the married life, snowboarding, and much more… See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...